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Dual DN 239

The Dual DN 239 is a budget class MM cartridge with a conical stylus profile and an output level of 3.5 mV, so it feeds any standard MM phono input without extra gain. Its rated tracking force spans 2.039 g to 3.059 g with a nominal setting of 2.549 g. The replaceable stylus is named DN 239 Stylus, and the Phono Culture database lists three compatible replacement styli for this model.

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Stylus: DN 239 Stylus
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Conical[ radii (mil / µm) ≈0.65 / 16.5 µm ]
Class: Budget

Output Voltage: 3.5 mV
Frequency Response: 10–20 000 Hz
Tracking Force: 2.039–3.059 g (nominal 2.549 g)

Additional Info

The Dual DN 239 leans toward a smooth, non-fatiguing presentation rather than razor-edged resolution. Vocals come through with natural warmth, bass stays moderate and unforced, while imaging and dynamics remain modest rather than punchy. With its conical tip it makes a relaxed, budget-friendly companion for casual listening on older or lower-tier turntables, forgiving of imperfect setups and worn records. The stylus is replaceable, easing long-term upkeep.

Replacement styluses for Dual DN 239

Tonar	981-DS	Conical
LP Gear	DN239IE	Elliptical
LP Gear	DN239	Conical

Sound × Setup

Detail

45%

IGD Control

42%

Noise Suppression

48%

Dynamics—Attack

52%

Soundstage/Imaging

48%

Bass Density

50%

Vocals/Midrange

55%

Forgiving Character

72%

Tonearm mass medium 44%

light 44%·heavy 11%

Capacitance 100-200 pF 60%

up to 100 pF 20%·from 200 pF 20%

Phono gain 39–42 dB 60%

35–38 dB 20%·43–46 dB 20%

Dual DN 239 (ММ) хорошо сочетается с лёгким тонармом — расчёт резонансной частоты стабилен в диапазоне масс 8–18 г. Фонокорректор выбирайте с усилением 39–42 дБ и входной ёмкостью в районе оптимальных значений — это зона наилучшего согласования. Данные по податливости и массе картриджа отсутствуют, поэтому оценка для тонарма и ёмкости построена на типичных значениях для ММ-картриджей (confidence: medium/low) — при точных паспортных данных рекомендации могут скорректироваться.

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add 11/12/2025 · upd. 08/02/2026